Nancy sent me the link to the artist above, Leigh Pennebaker (warning, Flash-heavy site; easier to read about her here) who makes wire form dresses. I think this one is called "Bridget." …
How to do a ladder stitch (also know as an invisible stitch or hidden stitch) step by step video tutorial. This tutorial is perfect for beginners!
Learning how to make Waldorf Dolls can be a bit tricky. They are not made the regular or conventional way. The face is a little rounder, the features of the doll head are shaped.
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Do you knit or crochet curled up with your favorite television show? When we first caught up with Outlander: The Series on Starz, we were hooked, in more ways than one.
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It is impossible for me to see darning as a chore. With such a rich history, darning is more than just darning. Every time you darn something you link with a long line of your ancestors.
If you’re thinking about making a muslin, here are 15 tips that will help you get the best results and get you cutting and sewing sooner!
Even if cleaning isn’t your favourite pastime, the results always justify the effort made. That feeling that you’ve done your duty, when everything around you is shiny clean, can’t be beaten.
Learn how to sew thumbhole cuffs to add on to any shirt made in a stretch fabric. Keep your hands warm with sleeves that have thumbholes!
One of the problems with having so many unfinished projects lying around is that I get distracted quite easily. I tell myself that I'll work on a certain project, but then something that's been lying around for months catches my eye and I just have to work on it. Back in October 2011 I showed you the progress I had made on the Rosebuds and Hemstitched Baby Dress that I took as a class at the SAGA Convention. This past weekend I just had to pick it up and work on it. I finished all the hemstitching on the block of fabric that would become the sleeves. Here's a little step by step tutorial on the hemstitching as taught by out teacher, Jeannie Baumeister of The Old Fashioned Baby. First, slip the needle under four threads and loop around the thread. Pull the thread up and give it a bit of a tug to make a little thread bundle. Then bring the needle around to the left of the thread bundle and bring under two horizontal threads just above the withdrawn portion, and pull up to secure. Repeat, repeat and repeat! This is a very soothing and relaxing stitch, and I found I didn't want to get up while I had any length of stitching left. I had to force myself to stand and stretch out my shoulders. The middle row has the hemstitching on both sides of the withdrawn threads, but the two outer rows just have one row of hemstitching. After all the hemstitching was complete, I added the lace edging to the front of the dress. The pattern calls for gathering the lace and stitching it to the edge of the lace insertion that had already been added to the dress. I pinned the lace to the dress, making little loops between each pin for the gathers. Then I pulled a thread from the header of the lace insertion, and it gathered and lay down nicely. I didn't pull all the gathers from one end, but pulled from each end, gathering half the length of the lace at a time. You can sew this down by machine, but Jeannie recommends doing this by hand, as it gives you much more control. And you know what? She's right! I know I would have said some very naughty words doing this by machine, but by hand it's nice and relaxing, and really doesn't take that much time. Besides, speed is not the key here. As I'm stitching, I'm able to even out the gathers with my thumb. After all the lace was applied, I started in on the bullion roses that the dress is named for. These are on one of the sleeves. Now I won't be posting about this for a while, as I have over 60 of these little guys to embroider. They do work up quickly, but 60 is still quite a few! I've only made two posts on this dress, but click here to see them both.
This helpful serger guide was submitted by Sarah from Sewing Parts Online . If you're ever in the market for a special sewing foot, ped...
Today is the fourth installment in the Blackwood Cardigan Sewalong! We are going to wrap up the adjustments portion of the process today with narrow and broad shoulder adjustments. Tomorrow we will ... Read More
Did you shrink your favorite sweater or pair of jeans in the wash? Follow my guide on how to unshrink clothes and get them back to their original shape fast!
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It was Karen’s Apron sewalong that put me in mind of (yes that’s a real phrase!) aprons and things. I narrowed my choices down to these two patterns on Etsy but could only afford the one (internati…
Today is the fourth installment in the Blackwood Cardigan Sewalong! We are going to wrap up the adjustments portion of the process today with narrow and broad shoulder adjustments. Tomorrow we will ... Read More
Learn how to successfully fit an armhole by using a muslin. Adjust the bust, back, and shoulder—and your armhole almost takes care of itself.
A seam isn’t necessarily finished when you get to the end of your fabric. If the seam will get much wear or is not completely hidden between layers of fabric, you really should go back and “finish” yo
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So, if you've ever suffered a grass or wine stain, read on to find out how to make your problematic clothes look brand new again.
Illustrated Beauty Guide from the Titanic Era - Some highlights from a 1910 personal beauty book by Margaret Mixter. You can find the full book on Archive.org. A rare insight from the Edwardian Era, into
Your shoulders are like a clothes hanger: Every top, jacket, and dress you put on hangs from them. If you want your clothes to look better on you than on…
Removing Stains From Clothes!
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If food gets spilled on your antique wood furniture, remember that the longer the food sits in place, the more difficult it is to remove. If that wooden dining room table is an antique or a family heirloom, using even a mild abrasive or chemical on it is out of the question, as the cleaning process may cause more harm ...
